Crime Rate in Coltishall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Coltishall

The total recorded crimes in Coltishall, Broadland, UK in May 2025 are around 6 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Coltishall crime rate of 22.21 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Coltishall, encompassing approximately 270 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Coltishall Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Norwich Road with total crimes: 3
  • Anchor Street with total crimes: 1
  • North Walsham Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Coltishall?

To understand the safety of Coltishall, we need to analyze Coltishall crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Broadland:

    • In 2024, Coltishall demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Broadland average, with 85 crimes compared to 226.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Coltishall recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 26 other areas in the Broadland.

    • In 2023, Coltishall had fewer crimes than the Broadland average, with 92 crimes compared to 212. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Coltishall recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 26 other areas in the Broadland.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Broadland, Coltishall has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Coltishall Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Coltishall has recorded 6 crimes with crime rate of 22.21 ranking 24th out of 26 in the Broadland, UK

In 2024, the total Coltishall crimes were 85. The crime rate of Coltishall in 2024 was 314.70 (year) or 26.22 (month) ranking it 25 dangerous area in the Broadland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Coltishall were around 92 crimes with yearly crime rate of 340.61 (year) or 28.38 (month) ranking 24 most dangerous area in the Broadland.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Coltishall)CrimesRank (Coltishall)CrimesRank (Coltishall)
Aylsham47 1506 1465 1
Thorpe St Andrew South East31 5448 3435 2
Sprowston East27 6480 2353 4
Hellesdon South East39 2447 4426 3
Thorpe St Andrew North West37 3244 11255 11
Hellesdon North West34 4416 5330 5
Old Catton and Sprowston West26 7265 9301 6
Brundall18 9356 6275 8
Sprowston Central18 10283 8279 7
Wroxham17 11311 7271 9
Acle21 8163 15123 22
Horsford and Felthorpe15 12249 10261 10
Blofield with South Walsham10 18218 12200 12
Spixworth with St Faiths10 19161 16189 13
Taverham North12 14197 13148 16
Great Witchingham13 1392 2385 26
Plumstead7 21119 21152 14
Buxton11 15169 14149 15
Eynesford10 16144 18133 19
Hevingham7 2285 24140 17
Taverham South10 20150 17136 18
Marshes10 17100 22121 23
Reepham4 26132 19123 21
Drayton North4 2782 26128 20
Burlingham6 23121 2087 25
Drayton South5 2571 2776 27

Coltishall Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In December 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7

In November 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

In October 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20255
February 20253
January 20256
December 20247
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
June 20244

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20252
October 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
October 20242
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20244

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Coltishall in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Coltishall postcode area is presented below.

1. Norwich Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Anchor Street (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. North Walsham Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Coltishall (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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